Jimi Hendrix Psychedelic Drawings On Sale For $195,000
Rare drawings from the late great rock and roll icon Jimi Hendrix are up for grabs. But it'll cost buyers a pretty penny to obtain them.
Rare psychedelic drawings from the late great rock and roll icon Jimi Hendrix are up for grabs. But it’ll cost buyers a pretty penny to obtain them.
Ten of Hendrix’s color pen-created drawings are currently on sale on Momentsintime.com for the hefty price tag of $195,000, TMZ reports. They were originally a part of the Bob & Kathy Levine Collection, two of Hendrix’s friends and music collaborators.
The Levines obtained the drawings quickly after Hendrix’s death in September 1970. The pair rushed over to the rock star’s home shortly after learning about his death by overdose to change the locks. They knew many people had keys to Hendrix’s homes and wanted to ensure the safety of his belongings.
The Levines gave most of the stuff to Hendrix’s family and kept a few items for themselves, including the drawings that are up for sale. Ownership of the drawings has changed over the years, and last hit the market in 2008.
Copyrights of 18 pieces of art Hendrix created sold in 2004 for $75,270—a highlight of the drawings’ high earning potential.
Hendrix died in London on Sept. 18, 1970, at 27. His official cause of death was listed as asphyxia due to aspiration of vomit, meaning he choked on his own vomit. It was likely caused by the excess of barbiturates, or sleeping pills, in his system, American Songwriter reports.
He’s regarded as one of the most influential guitarists and rock stars of his day and all time. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame described the late rock icon as “arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music.”
Some of his most notable musical contributions include his 1969 Woodstock performance and his legendary music catalog consisting of songs like “Purple Haze,” “Hey Joe,” “Highway Chile,” and “The Wind Cries Mary.” Hendrix was an all-around artist who made music and artwork that fans can still enjoy today.
‘Black Health Matters’ Names New Editorial Director
Ms. Corbett comes to BHM with more than twenty-five years of experience in communications, including roles as executive editor, strategist, editor-in-chief, and senior manager across various platforms and publications.
Black Health Matters (BHM) announced Corynne L. Corbett has been named editorial director for the nation’s leading provider of digital health and wellness solutions for African American consumers and patients. BHM’s various online and experiential events are dedicated to educating and empowering African Americans with information rooted in medical expertise and providing the tools necessary to optimize their health.
Ms. Corbett comes to BHM with more than twenty-five years of experience in communications, including roles as executive editor, strategist, editor-in-chief, and senior manager across various platforms and publications. Her past positions include Beauty Director of ESSENCE Communications, Executive Editor of Real Simple Magazine, Editor in Chief of Heart & Soul Magazine, and senior editorial and leadership positions with Mode and ELLE magazines.
“BHM is delighted to find the intellect that will connect us to the health and wellness interests of women of color. Corynne’s professional background illustrates her ability to influence and enlighten women of color at every life stage,” said Roslyn Young Daniels, founder and president of Black Health Matters.
“We are excited to see how she’ll utilize her decades of editorial experience to engage with our audience to help improve health outcomes.”
Ms. Corbett will be responsible for guiding Black Health Matters’ editorial vision as the company moves into its second decade of raising awareness about chronic conditions and disease states that disproportionately affect African Americans. In her new role at BHM, she will lead in developing the editorial voice for all aspects of the company’s online and offline presence, managing and creating content, editorial planning, writing, and conducting interviews about medical topics and advances.
“I am excited about joining Black Health Matters because our work not only enlightens and empowers our audience but can also save their lives,” Ms. Corbett said.
Corynne L. Corbett holds a Master of Professional Studies in Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Merchandising and Management from Pratt Institute.
About Black Health Matters. Founded in 2012 by Roslyn Young Daniels, Black Health Matters’ mission is to continue to be the leading evidence-based, chronic disease management and wellness resource for African Americans. We exist to radically redefine health and wellness for Black Americans by empowering them to demand the best in healthcare utilizing our multi-platform approach. We reach over one million African Americans interested in health monthly across our ecosystem that includes digital, social, and experiential. We create a culture of health where Black Americans can achieve their best quality of life possible and work with the top pharmaceutical companies across the country.
‘Big Problems’:The Obama Foundation, Tech Experts Discuss AI Coded Bias At Annual Forum
The annual Obama Foundation’s Democracy Forum weighed in on the challenges of AI and how its tools are encoded with biases.
During the annual Obama Foundation’s Democracy Forum, tech experts reportedly weighed in on the challenges of AI and how its tools are encoded with biases like racism, misogyny and ableism.
On Nov. 3, former President Barack Obama invited activists, thought leaders and changemakers to cultivate a healthy discourse about building a more inclusive and equitable economy. This year’s discussion was dedicated to shedding light on the challenges that innovations like AI pose to economic and social inclusion. The Obama Foundation aims to do something about it.
At a panel, titled “Weighing AI and Human Progress,” Alondra Nelson, a professor of social science at the Institute for Advanced Study, emphasized just how much AI and technology can exacerbate racial and other inequities. She challenges society to do the work.
“There’s already evidence that the tools sometimes discriminate and sort of amplify and exacerbate bias in life — big problems that we’re already trying to grapple with in society,” Nelson said.
“Even if you’re not an expert in mathematics, you can have an opinion about this very powerful tool that’s going to accomplish a quite significant social transformation,” Nelson said. “We have choices to make as a society about what we want our future to look like, and how we want these tools to be used in that future — and it really is going to fall to all of us and all of you to do that work.”
A study spearheaded by the Stanford School of Medicine found that chatbots may perpetuate racial biases and outdated medical concepts, potentially exacerbating health disparities among Black people. Findings revealed that chatbots appeared to reinforce long-held false beliefs about biological differences between Black and white people.
Furthermore, multiple Black people and other people of color have complained about using facial detection, leading to false arrests and unfair termination. Randal Quran Reid, for example, filed a lawsuit in Louisiana after law enforcement used facial recognition technology to identify Reid as a suspect and subsequently issued warrants for his arrest in 2022.
In February, a pregnant woman named Porcha Woodruff was falsely arrested after Detroit police accused her of carjacking and robbery. Facial recognition technology was used to investigate the case. The detective in the case reportedly knew that the suspect wasn’t a pregnant woman. The case was later dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
More recently, reports revealed that Obama was instrumental in drafting the new White House artificial intelligence policy that President Joe Biden rolled out on Oct. 30. The Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence is a landmark initiative to prioritize safety, privacy and advance civil rights.
An aide told ABC News that Obama met with AI industry leaders to address national security concerns and biased systems. Congressional leaders were also tapped into efforts to regulate AI.
“Former President Obama’s advice has been critical to our aggressive strategy to harness the benefits of AI while minimizing the risks,” White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients told the news outlet.
According to studies, Black workers have a greater anxiety and fear about being replaced by AI. Researchers predicted that Black workers, including those in the fast-food, retail, and customer service industries, will lose a total of 132,000 jobs by 2030.
For his part, Obama also urges those who “are interested in helping to shape all these amazing questions that are going to be coming up [about AI technology]” to apply for Joe Biden’s artificial intelligence team “for the common good.”
Nationwide — Marketing agency Boathouse Group has launched a new social impact practice that will be led Boathouse DC president, Karen Baker. The firm’s portfolio of services also includes advertising, communications, digital acquisition and organic social.
“We see this offer as a critical component of our overall portfolio as client organizations of all sizes seek to ensure they are reflecting the values of their stakeholder bases in an era when social good is a critical yardstick,” said Boathouse Founder and CEO, John Connors.
Baker added, “Measurable societal impact in action requires online and offline efforts. We understand how to deliver this…Whether the focus is equity and inclusion, specific social issues, corporate social responsibilities, philanthropy, employee trust, or all of these, being purpose-driven in our narrative and how we define and identify the impact is our focus.”
The agency said that by leveraging synergy across initiatives and campaigns, it is seeking to “inspire the scale of social good.”
Boathouse said it would leverage AI solutions to understand the social landscape of social issues within a client’s industry and globally and use insights learned as part of a broader marketing and communications strategy.
The agency is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Washington, DC and Silicon Valley.
For press inquiries, contact Xina Eiland at xina@xinapr.com or 703-785-4358
Nationwide — Meet Hephzibah Akinwale, a 10-year-old Black girl from the United Kingdom who just broke the world record for the longest fiction book for children. Her book, Chronicles of The Time Keepers: Whisked Away, boasts a whopping 58,000 words.
In this middle-grade fiction adventure novel, Hephzibah serves as the main character, diving into mysterious dreams that feel as real as her everyday life, according to Shine My Crown.
Hephzibah, a student at Little Thetford C of E Primary School in East Cambridgeshire, England, surpassed the previous record holder, 11-year-old Manikya Sanghi, who wrote the award-winning Wizard of Sansanadia with 44,000 words.
However, Hephzibah isn’t just breaking records. Her mother, Chika, believes that her achievements will light a creative spark in other children worldwide.
What’s more, her talents have already earned her a spot among the top 20 young people chosen to help East Cambridgeshire District Council celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
4 Ways To Help Make Child Care Crisis Less Challenging For Single Black Mothers
Dealing with financial stress and leaving jobs are among the downfalls Black single mother face due to the ongoing childcare crisis.
Check out these shocking statistics: Some 36% of Black mothers declare paying for childcare causes financial stress.
Further, that same percentage of Black women have chosen to leave a job or the workforce entirely because of childcare issues, recent studies show.
And those figures are just a small sampling of why observers contend that employers must support mothers and parents when it comes to helping provide care for children. The childcare debacle is costly. Annual losses tied to parents missing work since 2020 totaled $122 billion, with businesses realizing a yearly loss of $12.7 billion.
The childcare crisis can be devastating for Black parents, especially single Black moms who often don’t have a partner to divide those duties with or cannot afford to take a break from work to look after children.
Carleen Haylett, the CEO of EnrichedHQ, a marketplace that offers educational activities for school-aged kids among its services, told BLACK ENTERPRISE via email it’s impossible any longer to sugarcoat the epidemic that is the childcare crisis nationally. She says this is disproportionally acute for single Black mothers.
She says Black families represent the largest sector—(80%) of the 15 million single-family homes in the US that need childcare—with nearly 58% of them being led by single Black moms.
To boot, she noted this group, by and large, is employed in jobs requiring their physical presence on-site, outside of the home. Coupled with being largely hourly positions, these employees also rarely gain access to company-sponsored childcare benefits offered to their in-office counterparts.
Haylett says that working parents, particularly mothers, are among the most prone to leave their jobs due to childcare responsibilities. Consider that 52% of mothers are contemplating exiting the workforce, and 33% have scaled back or quit their jobs since 2020. Other disturbing figures show a typical median-income Black family with two young children spends 56% of their income on childcare. Further, 13.1% of Black parents either quit or are likely to quit or do not take a job due to childcare issues.
“Current benefits packages operate on the misconception that childcare ends after kindergarten. The truth is that a significant number of working parents are forced to scale back or quit their jobs to care for school-aged children,” Haylett explains.
“Until employers acknowledge this reality, they are unlikely to find much success in preventing working parents from missing work.”
She says her firm can help solve the problem by offering a marketplace of online programs geared for school-aged children that employers can subsidize. She claims her solution could be offered as an extension of their existing benefits, making them cost-effective and an alternative to traditional childcare like extracurriculars and in-home care.
Haylett offered some tips for Black single moms and employers to help lessen the troubling problem:
1) Build a support community.
For instance, nonprofit organizations like local churches, community centers, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America offer options for free care. Take the time to fully understand what is available from state and district programs offered directly through schools. Personally, Haylett says she used a $75/year YMCA membership to gain access to free childcare for her son when he was little, calling it a lifesaver.
2) Company-Funded Childcare Resources
For companies, executives and HR leaders should consider what “childcare” means for everyone. With school-aged kids being the largest population, offering only daycare access or stipends to backup sitters just doesn’t cut it for those moms. That is especially true with employees needing to be on-site or in-person for work. Employers can turn unused offices or workspaces into after-school homework centers.
3) Make Use of Unutilized Space
Employers can turn unused offices or workspaces into after-school homework centers.
4) Be Self Resourceful
Partner with organizations that support addressing the lack of availability of quality childcare offerings. Organizations like Girls Inc., with many brick-and-mortar sites across the country, offer free after-school options, including tutoring, life-skills programs, and access to technology. If access to technology assets is a concern, look to organizations like PCs for People that provide computers, software, and Internet access, often for free.
Haylett says it is essential that executives and HR leaders build strong communication and awareness programs for employees. A “build it and they will come” mentality will not achieve the benefits to employees initially set out. Ensuring the culture of flexibility and continued communication of the availability of such programs is essential to their success and is “driven from the top of the organization and its culture.”
Nina Parker Joins The Fight To Uncover Triple Negative Breast Cancer
The media personality is using her platform to shed light on the form of breast cancer disproportionately impacting Black women.
Nina Parker is doing her part to advocate for Black women’s health. The media personality has joined pharmaceutical company Merck in their Uncovering Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Initiative, as Black women are disproportionately impacted by the illness.
Parker’s outreach stems from a personal experience in the matter, as her mother successfully battled Breast Cancer in 2016. Through her research to support her mother in her health journey, Parker found that Black women were twice as likely to be diagnosed with the disease, leading her on this mission with Merck as they spread awareness to get tested and stay informed.
“The best thing that I felt that I could do is arm myself with information,” shares Parker with BLACK ENTERPRISE.
“More often than not you start to hear stories about survivors and how you can be supportive. I always feel better when I have a wealth of information as opposed to none. Organizations like this [Uncovering TNBC] exist to make people feel like you have an advocate.”
Through her platform to highlight Uncovering TNBC, Parker was able to speak to additional survivors, noting that their stories have sparked hope for others currently battling or fearful of their risk to contract the illness. To the television presenter, being immersed in a supportive, informational program is crucial to reducing the fear, as well as the heightened probability for Black women.
“This is really just about knowledge, and talking about how TNBC affects Black women specifically. In working with Merck, I was able to sit down and talk to three wonderful women who have been impacted by it. They were on the frontlines of dealing with these, and I was able to learn gain so much information from them and Merck having this program.”
Parker continued on, expressing that despite the scares, breast cancer is beatable when one feels empowered to speak up for their wellness,
“Its all about telling you how to have these conversations with your doctors, and to know your next steps, its really all there…Breast cancer does not have to be considered a death sentence, but early detection is key. What we found is it is disproportionate for information, and that is why the Uncovering TNBC website is so beneficial, because it is exists to be a resource. So when you have this information, you are able to be a better advocate for yourself and for your body. “
Uncovering TNBC encourages Black women to engage in open discussion with their medical care providers as it is a joint mission to reduce the disparity in the cancer diagnoses, while also providing a wide-range of outlets that seek to support women in taking care of their health.
“This is a partnership, this is someone who is here to help you,” expressed the 44-year-old. “And I think with a lot of Black women in healthcare there’s this feeling of an authoritative figure who is telling you what to do. But there’s an opportunity to have these conversations, and any doctor that wants to help you should be open to explaining something if you have a concern. And if you feel like you’re being shut down, just know that there’s information and advocacy groups, even listed on the website, that can help you figure out other steps.”
Magic And Cookie Johnson Support Sneaker Ball That Raised $350K For Private School Scholarships For Black And Brown Students
PSV is not a school but rather a village of families working together across and in partnership with private schools to bolster belonging and create a more equitable and healthy school experience.
Private School Village (PSV), a parent-focused nonprofit organization that supports Black and brown families across more than 65 Los Angeles private schools, celebrated its 5th anniversary at the Annual PSV Sneaker Soiree on Saturday, Nov. 4. More than 500 notable celebrities, business leaders, and supporters of PSV’s mission gathered at Second Home Hollywood for the prom-inspired, sneaker-themed fundraiser which raised more than $350,000 for the organizations newly-launched program, The Village Scholarship (TVS).
TVS is a partial elementary school scholarship designed to address affordability and the need to belong in a school community. The scholarship, for Black and brown students from low-income households, is set to roll out as a pilot program in January 2024 by naming its inaugural recipients. This first-of-its-kind scholarship is unique in that a parent-led organization is awarding financial support to families via a “portable” scholarship that empowers the recipient who may need to switch schools at some point. Additionally, it will not only impact representation and the organization’s efforts to increase racial socialization, but also, the scholarship aims to create increased opportunities to further evaluate and explore current school financial aid models to inspire ingenuity. Funds raised from the sneaker event supports at least four scholarships across a possible seven years of schooling, ensuring that deserving students have access to quality education and a supportive community.
“We are happy to support Private School Village and this new important scholarship program, The Village Scholarship. It helps pave a brighter future for Black and brown elementary school students,” said Earvin “Magic” and Cookie Johnson, longtime advocates for education and private school grandparents.
“PSV is a wonderful organization doing unique and long overdue work to better the experience for our children in schools. It embodies the spirit of community and showcases the incredible impact we can make when we come together.”
Renowned Actor and PSV Community Member Michael Ealy co-hosted the event urging guests to reflect on the impact of PSV and make generous contributions to support The Village Scholarship.
Ealy said, “The PSV Sneaker Soiree surpassed all expectations! With the immense power, diversity, and soul of this community, we are now able to cultivate a much healthier experience for our children’s education. We’re creating unforgettable memories! Together, we celebrated the joy of giving, the transformative impact it brings, all while dancing the night away.”
Producer/Actor & PSV Community Member Tory Kittles said, “I believe that PSV’s presence is crucial because there are no other organizations like it that specifically cater to the needs of the Black and brown community. As a parent, it has been incredibly valuable to receive support not only for myself and my family but also to witness the potential impact it can have on the community as a whole. It’s truly a unique and essential resource.”
Lisa Johnson, founder and executive director of PSV, expressed, “There is tremendous power in the PSV community – a community of Black and brown families working together across private schools to address challenges and experiences that largely impact us in these predominantly white institutions. The launch of The Village Scholarship is just one more way we are working collaboratively with our schools to solve for a decades old challenge—affordability! This is empowering, significant, and only the tip of the iceberg of what PSV can do, together!”
The 4-hour event also recognized outstanding individuals, such as Traci Allen, a kindergarten teacher at The Wesley School who was honored with the PSV Teacher of the Year Award for her dedication to helping students feel seen and valued. Additionally, the Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences Black Family Alliance won Parent Program of the Year for “Project X,” a project that increased racial socialization and racial literacy. These honorees were nominated by PSV community members and recipients were selected by a small group of parents from across private schools serving as the selection committee.
The event featured DJ MaL-Ski, Solo the artist, Art Rebel, digital caricature portraits, photo booths, a raffle to Cabo valued at $12,000, and an online auction, providing guests with a memorable and enjoyable experience. VIP guests included Cookie Johnson, Michael Ealy, Tory Kittles, Danny Pino, Jada Paul, Channing Dungey, Tanika Ray, Lizzy Mathis, Angel Laketa Moore, KJ Rose, Crystal Lee Brown, Angela Lewis, James Farrior, and Nichol Whiteman.
About Private School Village
Private School Village (PSV) is a parent-focused voluntary 501(c)3 nonprofit working to support Black and brown families once enrolled in private schools so that students fully thrive. PSV, founded in 2018, is a first-of-its-kind community-based organization that works in partnership with families and more than 65 greater Los Angeles-based private schools to increase racial literacy, socialization, representation, and support related research. PSV is not a school but rather a village of families working together across and in partnership with private schools to bolster belonging and create a more equitable and healthy school experience. For more information about the PSV Sneaker Soiree, check the Private School Village Instagram @privateschoolvillage.org.
Each year much gratitude is shown for veterans who have occupied the four branches of the United States military: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.
Each year much gratitude is shown for veterans who have occupied the four branches of the United States military: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. These vets have made huge sacrifices in their own lives to serve our country on US soil and abroad. They can never be paid enough in honor or dollars. Their commitment is priceless.
BLACK ENTERPRISE thanks all US vets and extends a special thanks to the 29.2% of Black men and 16.9% of Black women who are currently enlisted in the military, while highlighting these six Black celebrities veterans.
MC Hammer
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 08: MC Hammer (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Capitol Music Group)
Long before he sold millions of records, the artist who gave us “Hammer Time” and “Can’t Touch This” gave the United States Navy three years of military service, according to SSS.Gov.
Ice T
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 03: Ice-T (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Many know the rapper for his character DetectiveOdafin Tutuola on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, but before becoming an actor and prior for his pimp persona, Ice T was in the 25th infantry division in Hawaii as an US Army soldier.
Sheryl Underwood
LOS ANGELES- OCTOBER 26: Comedian Sheryl Underwoood (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images).
The talk show host and comedian has facilitated laughter and conversations around current events but once upon a time, Underwood was a field medic in the US Air Force. Underwood’s tour of duty landed her across the country and around the world in West Germany and South Korea, according to the Department of Defense.
Morgan Freeman
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Morgan Freeman (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI)
Prior to playing the role of God in “Bruce Almighty” and “Evan Almighty,” Freeman had already been sky high as a longtime veteran. After joining the service at the young age of 18, he became an Airman First Class for the US Air Force.
Nate Dog
Nate Dogg (Photo by Paul Warner/WireImage)
This Long Beach, California rapper was a US Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan years before he laced harmonizing vocals over Hip-Hop tracks featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Warren G.
Sunny Anderson
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 31: Sunny Anderson (Photo by D Dipasupil/FilmMagic)
Anderson is front and center on her cooking show on the Food Network and she was very much front and center in the US Air Force as a radio host for the military while stationed in Seoul, South Korea.
Virginia High School Renamed In Honor Of Carter G. Woodson
W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax City, VA voted on Nov. 9 to rename its school after Carter G. Woodson, the pioneer of Black History Month.
W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax City, VA, voted on Nov. 9 to rename its school after Carter G. Woodson, the pioneer of Black History Month. The school was initially named for W.T. Woodson, a noted segregationist, when it opened in 1962. When the 2023-2024 school year begins, the school will operate under the new name, Carter G. Woodson High School. According to Patch, the Fairfax County School Board Chair Elaine Tholen said ahead of the final vote, “What I really love about this perfect symmetry is the fact that Carter G. Woodson, not only was he a professor, got his PhD from Harvard, but he also was a school principal.”
The school’s renaming process began after some students and parents began expressing concern about W.T. Woodson’s legacy. In 1959, Woodson wrote in response to the “Brown v. Board of Education” ruling, “The order to desegregate schools is highly improper and infringes on human rights. To force integration of schools is to force social mixing, since attendance in public schools is usually compulsory. It takes advantage of the immaturity of children in that it tends to use it to force upon both parents and children social adjustments to which so many parents strongly object.”
It is because of this initial opposition to integration that students, parents, and community members began pushing for the school board to change the name. Due to the policy of Fairfax County Public Schools system, the board is given broad power to change the name of a school or facility, in order to create an inclusive or respectful environment. According to Patch, they have already changed the names of two high schools initially namedfor Confederate officers.
Megan McLaughlin, who along with Abrar Omeish oversaw the public engagement process and presented the renaming measure, told the publication, “Through multiple community meetings, public hearings, and online feedback forms, we have engaged in rich discussion and gained a deeper understanding about our shared history.”
Abrar said of the choice to change the school’s name, “One of the things that screams the loudest to me in this story is not only that we have to turn the tide and correct what’s been wrong, but that complicity is not OK.”
Abrar continued, “[W.T. Woodson] perhaps wasn’t Robert E. Lee or J.E.B. Stuart, but he was someone who enabled through his power and inaction, having that power, did the wrongs of our past. That makes us reflect. What are the many ways that we continue to be complicit as a system as individuals in various harms unfolding in our society?”
Abrar also discussed the importance of creating narratives that increase diversity, saying, “It’s meaningful that Carter G. Woodson, being considered the Father of Black History, someone who was a contributor to the idea of an African American History Month, that that solution is through education.”
Abrar added, “I want us to take a moment to also appreciate what that requires. That resources and energies and blood, sweat and tears were spent to not only develop, but then to push forward and try to raise year, after year, after year, the importance of creating these narratives, so that a child in school’s first exposure to black people is not enslavement.”
